DINO

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Grounding on Paraná river

The 'Dino' ran aground on July 6, 2020, around 6 p.m. at kilometer mark 410 on the Paraná River downstream from Rosario. The ship had left San Lorenzo with a cargo of soybeans and maize, bound for Tema. Ship traffic in the area was suspended timewise. On July 7, the tug 'Brutus' was on site, assisting in the refloating operation. On July 8 the bulkcarrier was anchored in pos. 33° 0.82' N 060° 35.62' W.

Pirate attack off Nigeria

The "Dino", en route from Lagos to Bonny Anchorage, was attacked and boarded by at least four pirates in position 03 37N, 007 07E, 45 miles south of Bonny on Apr 7, 2018, at 04.30 a.m. As the pirates boarded, the crew reportedly retreated into the citadel. The alerted Nigerian Navy sent a patrol boat, and the pirates fled with ship’s cash and some property. Some equipment and accommodations were damaged by a fire. The Navy escorted the ship to Port Harcourt, where she arrived on Apr 8 at 4.10 p.m.